06 IPondVac Instruction Manual
PondVac Instruction Manual I07
Troubleshooting
Hints and tips
• When vacuuming your pond try to keep water disturbance to a minimum to
maintain pond visibility.
• Gently agitate the pond waste and run the vacuum across the areas as required.
• Remove larger waste pockets at the bottom of your pond first and allow finer.
particles to settle before vacuuming again.
• Maintain any pond filtration after vacuuming to allow for any disturbed debris
to be collected by the filter.
Maintenance and Cleaning
• Switch the product to the off position and unplug the vac from the power supply.
• Remove all hoses and attachments, check for blockages and rinse through.
• Remove pond debris bag and clean.
• Undo clamps and rinse drum out.
• Remove filter foam, squeeze and rinse under tap.
• Check float valve and remove any debris.
Storage
• Ensure Pond Vac is clean and all waste is removed.
• Store in a cool dry room away from children.
PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY
Drum does not empty The drain hose is kinked or
It does not have enough incline Reposition hose
Drain hose or valve blocked Remove dirt and blockage from
hose and valve
Low suction capacity The drum is full Empty the drum
Foam filter blocked with dirt Clean filter foam
Hoses blocked with dirt Check hoses for blockages
Jammed outlet valve on drainage hose Check valve for blockages
Suction depth greater than 2m Reduce the suction depth
No power supply Check mains power
Unit does not suck Running on auto cycle Wait for cycle to complete
Developed noise and heavy
vibration Drum is full Empty the drum
Vapour escapes from air vent In cold weather, condensation
can build in the unit
Normal evaporation, no
remedy needed
